2 Chronicles 9:19

and, twelve lions, standing there upon the six steps, on this side and on that,—there was never made the like, for any kingdom.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom.

In Context

18and there were six steps to the throne, and a footstool in gold, unto the throne, made fast, and supports, on this side and on that, unto the seat,—and, two lions, standing by the supports;

20And, all the drinking vessels of King Solomon, were of gold, and, all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon, were of purified gold,—there was no silver, it was esteemed, in the days of Solomon, as nothing.

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Cross References

Matthew 19:28And, Jesus, said unto them—Verily, I say unto you, As for you who followed me in the regeneration, When the Son of Man shall take his seat on his throne of glory, ye also, shall be seated upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 9:14-31

The Magnificence of Solomon; the Death of Solomon. ( b. c. 975.) 13 Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold; 14 Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon. 15 And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target. 16 And three hundred shields made he of beaten gold: three hundred shekels of… Read the whole commentary →

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